ACS SOLE VENDOR LETTER.pdf

This is a sole vendor letter from Waters Material Sciences (formerly TA Instruments) addressed to the state of Mississippi regarding a proposed sole source purchase of scientific equipment. The letter confirms that Waters Material Sciences is the exclusive provider of the Air Cooling Accessory (ACS-3), which is compatible with the Discovery DMA850 and Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR30 models. The correspondence is dated August 11, 2026, and is signed by Gabrielle Christian, Territory Manager for Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida Panhandle, providing contact information for inquiries and concerns related to this sole source designation.

The letter supports Mississippi's Notice of Proposed Sole Source Purchase for the Discovery Hybrid Rheometer HR 30, referenced under USM SSP 27_010 with RFx number 3150006993. As a sole vendor verification document, this letter establishes the manufacturer's exclusive supply status, which is a critical requirement for justifying sole source procurement under Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13(C). The document provides the necessary manufacturer certification to proceed with the procurement process, allowing Mississippi to move forward with the acquisition without competitive bidding, provided no valid objections are filed within the prescribed comment period.